Departments

Administration

Learn how to contact administration and officials of the Township.

Building Department

Find out how to obtain permits and prepare for upcoming projects.

Court

Municipal Court is considered a court of limited jurisdiction. The Court handles motor vehicle and traffic violations, fish and game, boating infractions, disorderly persons offenses, violations of municipal ordinances, other non-indictable offenses not within exclusive control of Superior Court, penalty enforcement, complementary methods of dispute resolution, and all other proceedings in which jurisdiction is granted by statute.

Finance

The Finance Department is divided into three sections: Treasury/Disbursement, Payroll/Personnel and Purchasing.

Fire Prevention Bureau

The Fire Prevention Bureau’s responsibility is to enforce the New Jersey Uniform Fire Safety Code. This code is designed to protect the public from fire safety hazards in commercial businesses.

Health

The Jefferson Township Department of Health and Welfare provides a wide range of Public Health services designed to promote and protect the health of Jefferson Township residents

Land Use

Land Use Boards are responsible for generating and updating a community's Master Plan. Other functions of the Land Use Board involve subdivision and site plan review, creation of the official map and associated zoning ordinances and review of the capital improvements program for the Township.

Library

Your library is a place where people gather to explore, interact, and imagine. We offer a variety of programs and events in addition to print and digital information that is free, available and accessible to everyone

Municipal Utilities

Find utility information like water quality reports, fees and how to pay bills.

Public Safety

Police Department

Welcome to the Jefferson Township Police Department's website! Our site contains information about the different bureaus and divisions, as well as services our department offers, and information about the entire department, and is updated regularly. Please check back often!

Public Works/Engineering

Public Works/Engineering is responsible for street maintenance, stormwater compliance, water distribution, wastewater collection, and snow & ice removal. You will find links to submit service requests & permits.

Recreation & Senior Services

The overall goal of the Jefferson Recreation Department is to identify the recreational needs of the entire community and to develop and support a variety of quality programs and facilities that address these needs.

Township Clerk

The position of Municipal Clerk is required by New Jersey statute (N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133) to act as Secretary to the Municipal Corporation and custodian of municipal seal and of all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, contracts of municipal corporation.

Recycling & Garbage Collection

Learn more about the recycling and garbage collection in Jefferson Township and find pick-up schedules and a list of acceptable items.

Tax Assessment Department

Local property taxes in Jefferson Township are administered through the Assessor’s office and billed through the Collector’s office. All property assessments are calculated based on the current market value and administered according to the New Jersey general tax code.

Tax Collection Department

The Tax Collector is responsible for the collection of real estate taxes, collection of assessment for local improvements, official searches for municipal liens, and collection of other municipal charges.